Bladi:Educational activities have resumed at Bladi A and B public primary schools in the commune of Douroula after a four-year closure. The President of the special delegation, Maxime Y. Bakouan, officially reopened the schools during a flag-raising ceremony.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event took place at Bladi A public primary school and was attended by various officials, including the Regional Director of Preschool, Primary and Non-Formal Education, Philibert Hyacinthe Coulibaly, and the Provincial Director of Mouhoun, Boureima Konate. Local education stakeholders and members of the community were also present to witness the reopening.

Bihoun Nambe, the Director of Bladi A school, expressed hope for the children and their families with the resumption of classes. He thanked the administrative authorities, Defense and Security Forces, and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland for their efforts in making the reopening possible. Nambe highlighted that the schools currently serve 302 students, although they face infrastructure challenges such as insufficient drinking water, latrines, and administrative facilities.

Moussa Dieni, Head of the Basic Education District of Douroula, also welcomed the reopening and encouraged parents to support teachers and ensure student attendance. He emphasized the importance of community involvement in achieving academic success.

Philibert Hyacinthe Coulibaly noted that the reopening signifies a positive step towards restoring educational services in previously underserved areas. He called on the community to value education as a means of fostering unity and social cohesion.

Maxime Y. Bakouan linked the ceremony to the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation, urging teachers to remain dedicated and students to uphold discipline. Following the ceremony, the delegation visited the general education college and the health and social promotion center in Bladi, both expected to commence operations in 2026.